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Many seniors won’t ask for help when they need it. They believe they have worked hard all their lives and asking for help might be a burden to others. When it comes to your parents, you should make sure you keep an eye out for warning signs...

Around 75 percent of unpaid caregivers live within 20 minutes of the person they help. Around 13 percent live within 20 to 60 minutes away. You fall well out of those averages. You live on the other side of the nation. Is it even possible to...

Your mom's behavior has been extremely concerning. She's suddenly calling you three times a day saying she hasn't spoken to you in weeks. She leaves work and forgets to lock the office door and set the security alarm. This is unlike...

When your parents start getting older and need extra help, it can be tough to know what to take control of for them and what to let them keep doing. They may have forgotten to balance their checkbook and overdraft their bank account. This may be...

Your senior’s circumstances can change a lot more quickly than you realize. Some of these subtle indicators could clue you in that changes are happening.Mail Is Piling Up Everybody has those days when mail sits around for a bit, but if your...

Research shows that many of the things that your aging relative can do to prevent the development of heart disease will also reduce the risk for dementia. In fact, researchers from France recently took a look at the guidelines for heart health set...

When a person has a thyroid that does not produce enough hormones, it is called hypothyroidism. At first, the disease might not cause any symptoms. However, if it is not treated, it can eventually lead to serious problems, like heart disease and...

Many older adults have difficulty handling their finances because of illness or cognitive problems. When that happens, a family caregiver may need to step in and assist them to ensure their bills are paid and their financial accounts remain secure...

National Watermelon Day falls each year on August 3rd. Watermelon are easy to grow. They need lots of water. If it's too late in the season to grow them, you'll find the price comes down during the summer. Look for watermelon to go on sale...

Diverticulitis is a condition that causes abdominal discomfort. About one fourth of people who get diverticulitis experience complications that can be dangerous, such as a rupture that causes the contents of the intestine to get into the abdominal...